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Civivi’s Latest Multi-Deploying EDC Knife Proves Yet Again It Is the King of Affordable Stunners

If you seek a great-looking pocketable folder that won’t break the bank, don’t sleep on the brand’s new Noctis.

Black folding knife with textured handle and circular hole near the pivot on a red background.Civivi
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By Steve Mazzucchi

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“Nobody does it better.” It’s not just Carly Simon’s hit theme song for a hit James Bond film, 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me.

It’s also an accurate way to describe how Civivi handles affordable, multi-deploying EDC knives that look way more expensive than they actually are.

Black folding knife with a matte blade and a textured handle featuring three circular cutouts.
The Noctis is the latest in a long line of Civivi EDC knives whose style and function far outperform their price.
Civivi

From the Brazen to the Navo to the Mini Shakan and so many more, the brand continues to demonstrate a knack for nailing fantastic little flippers and folders. 

Even still, the latest example commands our attention. Meet the new Noctis.

Don’t Noctis till you’ve tried it

So what makes the Noctis so cool? Following the trail blazed by its predecessors, it combines head-turning looks, reliable materials and smooth functionality while dipping under 60 bucks.

Black folding knife with textured handle and clip on a white background.
The textured handle is designed to be grip-friendly, as is the bit of jimping on the spine of the blade.
Civivi

What we have here is a straight-back blade made of Nitro-V, a budget-friendly steel offering a compelling blend of cutting performance, corrosion resistance, and toughness.

The length is 2.98 inches, which offers plenty of EDC capability while casting a wide legality net, neatly skirting any regional restrictions on blades measuring more than 3 inches.

Black folding knife with textured handle and pocket clip, shown closed on a white background.
Ambidextrous thumb studs ensure smooth deployment, no matter how sinister your dominant hand is.
Civivi

That blade is deployed using ambidextrous thumb studs, but one of the strongest locks in the business, the crossbar offers an alternative method, as you can slide the bar back and flick your wrist to pop the blade (and bring it home) too.

The strategically holed out, ergonomic scales are made of tough but light G10, the hardware is stainless steel and a caged ceramic ball bearing ensures plenty of haptically satisfying fidgeting. 

Black folding pocket knife with textured handle and metal clip on a white background.
The matching stainless steel pocket clip helps you keep this lightweight superstar by your side at all times.
Civivi

Outfitted with a reversible stainless steel tip-up pocket clip, the Noctis remains refreshingly light at just 2.75 ounces.

From an aesthetic perspective, it pretty much speaks for itself, but it’s worth noting that there are three other variants besides the blacked-out beauty on this page. 

Black folding knife with partially serrated blade and textured handle featuring three circular cutouts.
There’s no way a-round it — from the thumbstuds to the logo to the crossbar to the handle holes to the screws, there’s a whole lotta circles going on.
Civivi

One has a satin-finished blade and yellow G10 scales, while another has a stonewashed blade and an olive canvas micarta handle. 

For a little more cash, you can upgrade to yet another option boasting a guibourtia wood handle that ancient shimmering steel, Damascus.

Availability and pricing

The Civivi Noctis is available for pre-order now in four variants starting at $58. The estimated shipping date is November 25.

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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